Byron Hackett

I have been apart of the Red Deer Advocate Black Press Media team since 2017, starting as a sports reporter.
I became regional editor in March of 2022, helping amplify local stories from across Central Alberta.

Email

byron.hackett@reddeeradvocate.com

Recent Work by Byron

Hackett: Proud to see pride in Canadian rising

Pride in Canada is more evident now than it's been in a long time

Mar 19, 2025 8:39 AM Read more >

Hackett: This is who he is

President Trump and JD Vance showed their true colours last week in an Oval Office meeting with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Mar 5, 2025 8:56 AM Read more >

Hackett: Finding a way to be better

We're going to be better. We have to be.

Feb 26, 2025 8:51 AM Read more >

Hackett: We're playing Trump's game already

U.S. President Donald Trump has made a lot of headlines in his first week in office

Jan 25, 2025 7:48 AM Read more >

Hackett: New year, new ways to find joy

Where do you find joy in the day to day?

Jan 4, 2025 5:28 AM Read more >

HACKETT: The 51st state and the Governor of Canada

Trump calls Canada 51st state and Prime Minister is mum

Dec 14, 2024 5:15 AM Read more >

Hackett: Springsteen brings the joy to Alberta

The power of music is real

Nov 23, 2024 5:32 AM Read more >

Hackett: CO2 questions to take centre stage at UCP AGM

One UCP policy resolution for the upcoming AGM in Red Deer is eye-catching

Oct 26, 2024 5:38 AM Read more >

Hackett: Volunteering helps build up a community

Volunteers make the community a better place

Oct 19, 2024 5:08 AM Read more >

Hackett: Sifting through the nonsense

Dealing with misinformation is more difficult than ever

Oct 12, 2024 5:47 AM Read more >